CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
24.88 USD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
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After Hours: 2/13/2026, 4:10:02 PM
Overall CNK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CNK against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While CNK has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CNK is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CNK was profitable.
- In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CNK (3.46%) is better than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a better Return On Equity (40.04%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.98%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNK is below the industry average of 8.67%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (5.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.46% | ||
| ROE | 40.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.98% |
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.87%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNK has grown nicely.
- CNK's Operating Margin of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.95%, CNK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.87% | ||
| GM | 63.95% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is destroying value.
- CNK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.33, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of CNK (1.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CNK has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CNK would need 7.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK (7.15) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- CNK's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNK is outperformed by 77.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.76, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 66.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- CNK has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CNK have decreased by -4.52% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.49% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, CNK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.70% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CNK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.20% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-37.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CNK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.81.
- 85.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say CNK is valued slightly cheaper.
- CNK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.10.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 91.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.69. CNK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CNK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 76.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CNK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.75
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.42%, CNK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.58. CNK pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CNK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
5.2 History
- CNK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.32%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.62%
Market Cap2.92B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target32.81 (31.87%)
Short Float %13.64%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-3.87%
PT rev (3m)-4.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.57 | ||
| P/B | 7.62 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.86 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY5.95%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY9.53%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY15.21%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.75
Graham Number10.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.46% | ||
| ROE | 40.04% | ||
| ROCE | 10.38% | ||
| ROIC | 8.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.77% | ||
| OM | 11.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.87% | ||
| GM | 63.95% | ||
| FCFM | 8.83% |
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 181.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.33 |
F-Score4
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-37.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.62%
EPS Next 3Y5.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year3.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.35%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year63.68%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5Y15.47%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CNK.
What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to decline by -37.21% in the next year.